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It seems like you're looking for ways to stay motivated and focused. One helpful technique mentioned in the context is to fill your mind with positive thoughts and talk to yourself in a positive and encouraging manner. By setting your intent and training your mind to stay positive, you can maintain motivation and focus, both in sports and in daily life. Additionally, having a supportive and encouraging support system can also contribute to staying motivated. Remember to talk to yourself and remind yourself that you are capable of achieving what you set your mind to.

Ezavier Staples | UCLA Football

I'm sure they'll look at you like I like this kid , you know , so I feel like just building a relationship , build a relationship . One thing that helped me on the field , which I could say occurs in practice is like I said before , your intent , just understanding like what you're supposed to be doing and , and actually wanting to learn it to apply it to yourself , but just training your mind , I feel like training your mind is the most important thing to do as an athlete . It's all , it's all a process .

Ezavier Staples | UCLA Football

You go through things like adversity , you go through things like hard workouts , you go through things like school , you go through things like family issues . So I just feel like being able to stay mentally strong and just keeping your mind positive . Everybody is gonna have something negative to say , you know .

Ezavier Staples | UCLA Football

I could go be a doctor , I could go be a , you know , you could do all of those things . It's just all about applying yourself , you know .

Ezavier Staples | UCLA Football

I know I had people rooting for me , you know . So my support system was very encouraging . You go through things like adversity , you go through things like hard workouts , you go through things like school , you go through things like family issues .

Ezavier Staples | UCLA Football

Don't let it , don't let it settle in your head . Fill your head with positive thoughts , like talk to yourself , talk to yourself , seem crazy , but talk to yourself and tell yourself everything I'm , I'm gonna be able to do everything that I put my mind to . I'm gonna be able , I'm gonna do everything that I want .